Searchers

Nine miles into their climb in the wilderness behind Mammoth Mountain, searchers consider their options after several hours of hiking up steep terrain toward the wreckage.

Nine miles into their climb in the wilderness behind Mammoth Mountain, searchers consider their options after several hours of hiking up steep terrain toward the wreckage. (Spencer Weiner / Los Angeles Times)

Nine miles into their climb in the wilderness behind Mammoth Mountain, searchers consider their options after several hours of hiking up steep terrain toward the wreckage.